Old bows...are they worth it

I have an older Browning Rage bow that has never had an arrow knocked. Is it worth the effort to put sights, arrow rest and all on it or should I just buy a newer bow? Thanks
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I wouldn't hesitate to do it. IMO the new bows are nice but the old ones get it done just as well.
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a3dhunter
The old ones will get it done just fine, put the equipment on it and start shooting, you can decide later if you want to upgrade.
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supersiderjr
my dad shoots a mathew switchback from what i kjow it is an awesome bow it shoots real clean and it is very light
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I have an old Browning Maxim. Its probably 12 or 13 years old and I bought it for 75 bucks. I invested another 75 or so in a rest, sight, stabilizer and other odds and ends. Its a little longer than the new bows but it shoots real smooth and quiet. Its definitly worth it to invest a little money in an older bow, you can have a really nice shooting bow for little cash.
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outlawlineman
Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll go to the archery shop next week!
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ABert
Look at it this way, not so many years ago big game was being taken in N. America by handmade long bows with wooden arrows and stone broadheads. The bow you have is more than capable of doing the same.
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outlawlineman
Well I finally made it to the archery shop. I got a Tru-Glo 5 pin sight with peep a whisker bisquit a release/release loop and half a dozen carbon arrows. spent about 30 minutes there getting draw lenght etc all set up and another 45 flingin sticks. Now I need to set up an archery range at the in-laws house...
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southwind
great job, go forth and enjoy! :thumb
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newhunterette
old bows - I sure hope they are worth it - I inherited my Daddy's bow 2 years ago after we lost him - I used to shoot the one my Momma gave me but haven't pulled a bown in quite some time and am looking forward to taking some lessons to get back into it.

both the bows are Ben Pearson recurves - 1 is 55# Ben Pearson Hunter and the other is 35# Ben Pearson Cougar

both were manufatured in the 50's so I hope it is still worth using them by todays standards of recurve bows.

Ali
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typicalmuley
I have and older bow about 9 years old and it shoots just as good as my brother's and wife's new bows. The key is just finding a bow that suits you. I have had that bow for 9 years and I don't plan on getting a new one anytime soon.
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alpinbowman
"newhunterette" wrote:old bows - I sure hope they are worth it - I inherited my Daddy's bow 2 years ago after we lost him - I used to shoot the one my Momma gave me but haven't pulled a bown in quite some time and am looking forward to taking some lessons to get back into it.

both the bows are Ben Pearson recurves - 1 is 55# Ben Pearson Hunter and the other is 35# Ben Pearson Cougar

both were manufatured in the 50's so I hope it is still worth using them by todays standards of recurve bows.

Ali
 Ali. I would be careful with those bows. You may want to just hang them up to remember and get something a little newer. If you do shoot them make sure you look over them very well and inspect every inch of the bows for cracks or splintering. If they are fiberglass you will be a little safer but wood/laminate be aware. Also after you string them check for limb twist. If they do twist un-string it and definitely don' t pull it back. And make sure you use a bow stringer to string them. good luck with the bows and welcome back to archery. ::wel
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cabowhunter
"newhunterette" wrote:old bows - I sure hope they are worth it - I inherited my Daddy's bow 2 years ago after we lost him - I used to shoot the one my Momma gave me but haven't pulled a bown in quite some time and am looking forward to taking some lessons to get back into it.

both the bows are Ben Pearson recurves - 1 is 55# Ben Pearson Hunter and the other is 35# Ben Pearson Cougar

both were manufatured in the 50's so I hope it is still worth using them by todays standards of recurve bows.

Ali
 If you haven't done it for awhile start out with that 35#, you will be gald you did, I would shoot that 35 for several months...I have lots of older Bear recurves that are fully functional and they get used every week.
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